# CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform vs Microsoft Defender for Cloud Comparison
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## AI Generated Summary
- Users report that Microsoft Defender for Cloud excels in its **Risk Scoring** feature, with a score of 9.5, which helps organizations assess their security posture effectively. In contrast, CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform, while strong in other areas, received a lower score of 7.9 for **Risk Analysis** , indicating a potential gap in its risk assessment capabilities.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Defender for Cloud's **Unified Visibility** scored 9.4, providing a comprehensive view of security across multiple environments. Meanwhile, CrowdStrike's score of 9.1 in the same category suggests it offers good visibility but may not be as robust as Defender's.
- G2 users highlight the **Workflow Automation** capabilities of Microsoft Defender for Cloud, which scored 9.4, allowing for streamlined security processes. In comparison, CrowdStrike's score of 8.9 indicates it has automation features, but they may not be as extensive or user-friendly as those in Defender.
- Users on G2 report that CrowdStrike Falcon shines in **Data Security** , achieving a high score of 9.5, which is crucial for organizations prioritizing data protection. Microsoft Defender for Cloud, while still strong at 8.9, may not match the level of data security offered by CrowdStrike.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft Defender for Cloud's **Compliance Monitoring** feature scored 8.9, which is beneficial for organizations needing to adhere to regulatory standards. CrowdStrike's score of 8.5 in the same area suggests it provides compliance features but may not be as comprehensive as Defender's offerings.
- Users say that CrowdStrike's **Threat Hunting** capabilities, with a score of 9.1, are highly regarded for proactive security measures. Microsoft Defender for Cloud, while also effective, scored slightly lower at 9.2, indicating that both platforms are strong but CrowdStrike may have a slight edge in this area.



| | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 439 | 408 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (44.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (37.1% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Free Trial | Free Trial | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform

Pros:
- Features (113 reviews)
- Threat Detection (103 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (54 reviews)
- Complexity (39 reviews)

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Pros:
- Security (121 reviews)
- Comprehensive Security (92 reviews)

Cons:
- Complexity (27 reviews)
- Expensive (24 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (300 reviews) | 8.8 (304 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.0 (325 reviews) | 8.7 (310 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.1 (268 reviews) | 8.6 (213 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.0 (218 reviews) | 8.8 (152 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.9 (309 reviews) | 8.5 (293 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (216 reviews) | 8.6 (147 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.7 (278 reviews) | 9.5 (277 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Falcon Pro

Price: Free Trial

Description: Provides superior protection from cyber attacks, detects malicious activity, and offers immediate response capabilities for your business.

Key Features:
- Next-Generation Antivirus 
- Threat Intelligence
- USB Device Control

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Microsoft Defender for Cloud

Price: Free Trial

Description: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/pricing/details/defender-for-cloud/

Key Features:
- Unified visibility of your security posture across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and hybrid clouds
- Real-time security access and prioritization of the most critical risks with context-aware cloud security
- Integrated extended detection and response (XDR) solution across multicloud workloads to prevent, detect, and respond to attacks

[Learn more about Microsoft Defender for Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-cloud/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Cloud Workload Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 8.7/10 | 68 |

#### Management

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards and Reports** | Not enough data | 9.1 (54 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 8.4 (48 reviews) | 
| **Administration Console** | Not enough data | 8.8 (52 reviews) | 

#### Operations

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (49 reviews) | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.8 (50 reviews) | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.4 (46 reviews) | 

#### Security Controls 

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.6 (48 reviews) | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | 8.7 (48 reviews) | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | 8.9 (49 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 

### Container Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 9.1/10 | 28 |

#### Administration

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Risk Scoring** | Not enough data | 9.2 (24 reviews) | 
| **Secrets Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (23 reviews) | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | 9.1 (22 reviews) | 
| **Configuration Management** | Not enough data | 9.1 (24 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Image Assurance** | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Behavior Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Observability** | Not enough data | 9.4 (21 reviews) | 

#### Protection

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Dynamic Image Scanning** | Not enough data | 9.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Runtime Protection** | Not enough data | 8.9 (22 reviews) | 
| **Workload Protection** | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 
| **Network Segmentation** | Not enough data | 9.5 (22 reviews) | 

### Cloud Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 8.6/10 | 119 |

#### Security

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.9 (103 reviews) | 
| **Anomoly Detection** | Not enough data | 8.7 (102 reviews) | 
| **Data Loss Prevention** | Not enough data | 8.6 (98 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | 8.5 (96 reviews) | 

#### Compliance

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Governance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (98 reviews) | 
| **Data Governance** | Not enough data | 8.6 (94 reviews) | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (96 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | 8.7 (93 reviews) | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | 8.7 (94 reviews) | 
| **Workflow Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (94 reviews) | 

### Endpoint Protection Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | 9.1/10 | 158 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | 9.3 (84 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | 8.5 (77 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | 8.9 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | 9.1 (87 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Device Control** | 9.0 (89 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **System Isolation** | 9.4 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | 8.6 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | 9.5 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | 9.6 (124 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated Remediation** | 9.3 (99 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reports** | 9.0 (96 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | 9.4 (106 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Software Composition Analysis

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 9.7/10 | 14 |

#### Functionality - Software Composition Analysis 

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | 9.4 (12 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | 9.9 (12 reviews) | 
| **Transparency** | Not enough data | 9.7 (12 reviews) | 

#### Effectiveness - Software Composition Analysis

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remediation Suggestions** | Not enough data | 9.6 (12 reviews) | 
| **Continuous Monitoring** | Not enough data | 10.0 (12 reviews) | 
| **Thorough Detection** | Not enough data | 9.6 (12 reviews) | 

### Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 8.4/10 | 72 |

#### Activity Monitoring

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Usage Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.6 (67 reviews) | 
| **Database Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.4 (64 reviews) | 
| **API Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.4 (65 reviews) | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.7 (64 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.5 (64 reviews) | 
| **Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.0 (63 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.5 (65 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Automation** | Not enough data | 8.5 (62 reviews) | 
| **Security Integration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (65 reviews) | 
| **Multicloud Visibility** | Not enough data | 8.1 (61 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 

### ServiceNow Store Apps

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | 9.3/10 | 23 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### ServiceNow Apps

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **ServiceNow Integration** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Value** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - ServiceNow Store Apps

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | 9.4/10 | 84 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Detection & Response

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Response Automation** | 9.4 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Hunting** | 9.3 (60 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rule-Based Detection** | 9.5 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Detection** | 9.8 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Extensibility** | 9.0 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Automation** | 8.8 (55 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Unified Visibility** | 9.2 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Threat Intelligence** | 9.5 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning** | 9.3 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Collection** | 9.3 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 9.4 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Services - Extended Detection and Response (XDR)

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | 9.9 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Secure Code Review

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 9.0/10 | 21 |

#### Documentation

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Feedback** | Not enough data | 9.3 (18 reviews) | 
| **Prioritization** | Not enough data | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **Remediation Suggestions** | Not enough data | 9.3 (16 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **False Positives** | Not enough data | 8.4 (16 reviews) | 
| **Custom Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.1 (18 reviews) | 
| **Agility** | Not enough data | 9.4 (16 reviews) | 

### Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 8.7/10 | 144 |

#### Configuration

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | 8.4 (65 reviews) | 
| **Configuration Monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.0 (90 reviews) | 
| **Unified Policy Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (73 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.8 (67 reviews) | 
| **API / Integrations** | Not enough data | 8.6 (89 reviews) | 

#### Visibility

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multicloud Visibility** | Not enough data | 8.8 (97 reviews) | 
| **Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | 8.8 (65 reviews) | 

#### Vulnerability Management

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Threat Hunting** | Not enough data | 8.8 (83 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Scanning** | Not enough data | 9.0 (85 reviews) | 
| **Vulnerability Intelligence** | Not enough data | 8.7 (66 reviews) | 
| **Risk-Prioritization** | Not enough data | 8.8 (86 reviews) | 

### Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | 9.3/10 | 25 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Monitoring

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Investigate** | 9.5 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | 9.7 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Misconfigurations** | 8.7 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integrate** | 9.0 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Visability** | 9.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Remediation

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Remediation** | 9.3 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Audit** | 9.6 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Container Monitoring

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 8.4/10 | 12 |

#### Alerts management

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-mode alerts** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Opimization alerts** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Incident alerts** | Not enough data | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resource utilization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 
| **Real-time monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Performance baseline** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 
| **API monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 

#### Automation

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resolution automation** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Search** | Not enough data | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.7 (9 reviews) | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Track trends** | Not enough data | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 

#### Issue Resolution

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Root cause identification** | Not enough data | 7.4 (9 reviews) | 
| **Resolution guidance** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 
| **Proactive identification** | Not enough data | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 

### Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | 9.0/10 | 27 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Features

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **24/7 support** | 9.5 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive report alerts** | 8.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Application  control** | 9.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive threat hunting** | 9.1 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Rapid response time** | 9.6 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Customizeable reports** | 7.8 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation Capabilities

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Automated remediation** | 9.3 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated investigation** | 9.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Agents** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Antivirus

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | 8.3/10 | 38 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 8.3 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.3 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | 8.1/10 | 25 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 8.1 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Security - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Workload and container security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Threat detection and response** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DevSecOps Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Unified Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Artificial Intelligence - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Intelligent remediations and suggestions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Risk prioritization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Anomaly detection using machine learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Cloud Configuration Management - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-cloud visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | 9.0/10 | 16 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA)

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Analysis

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Analysis** | 9.2 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Behavioral Analysis** | 9.0 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Context** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Logging** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Detection

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Anomaly Detection** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Alerts** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 9.4 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### AWS Marketplace

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | 9.1/10 | 26 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Services - Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) 

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | 9.1 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### AI Security Solutions

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Model Protection - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Input Hardening** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Input/Output Inspection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Model Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Runtime Monitoring - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Behavior Anomaly Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trail** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Policy Enforcement and Compliance - AI Security Solutions

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scalable Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Shadow AI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy‑as‑Code for AI Assets** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security Ecosystem Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Asset Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Policy Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access and Permissions Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Enforcement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Risk Assessment - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Risk Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Asset Posture Scoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Governance & Compliance - AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI‑Generated Content Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Threat Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | 8.8/10 | 109 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Orchestration

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Asset Management** | 8.9 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Workflow Automation** | 8.9 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Deployment** | 9.3 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Sandboxing** | 8.9 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Information

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Proactive Alerts** | 9.3 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | 9.6 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Intelligence Reports** | 9.3 (82 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Personalization

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | 9.4 (86 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | 9.4 (81 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dynamic/Code Analysis** | 8.8 (70 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.7 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Generate Attack Scenarios** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Generate Threat Detection Rules** | 9.0 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Generate Threat Summaries** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Threat Intelligence

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 7.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 8.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Incident Response

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | 10.0/10 | 15 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Response

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Resolution Automation** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Resolution Guidance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Threat Intelligence** | 9.6 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Investigation** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Records

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Logs** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reports** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Alerts** | 9.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Case Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Management** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Cloud Visibility

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Gap Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data loss Prevention** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Identity

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **SSO** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | 9.1/10 | 26 |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### Network Management

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | 9.5 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | 8.5 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Log Management** | 8.7 (17 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Incident Management

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Event Management** | 9.5 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Response** | 9.5 (21 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Incident Reporting** | 9.3 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security Intelligence

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Threat Intelligence** | 9.6 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Vulnerability Assessment** | 8.4 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Analytics** | 9.3 (18 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Examination** | 8.8 (16 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Endpoint Protection

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | N/A | N/A |

#### System Control

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Device Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Asset Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **System Isolation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Vulnerability Prevention

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Endpoint Intelligence** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Malware Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security Management

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Incident Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Validation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft Defender for Cloud** | 8.4/10 | 7 |

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR)

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Services - Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) 

| Feature | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Managed Services** | Not enough data | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform (13):** [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace), [Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR)  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/identity-threat-detection-and-response-itdr), [Extended Detection and Response (XDR) Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/extended-detection-and-response-xdr-platforms), [User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/user-and-entity-behavior-analytics-ueba), [Endpoint Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-protection-platforms), [ServiceNow Marketplace Apps](https://www.g2.com/categories/servicenow-store-apps), [Endpoint Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-management), [Antivirus Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/antivirus), [Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/endpoint-detection-response-edr), [Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-information-and-event-management-siem), [Threat Intelligence Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/threat-intelligence), [Managed Detection and Response (MDR)  Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/managed-detection-and-response-mdr), [Incident Response Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/incident-response)

**Unique to Microsoft Defender for Cloud (12):** [Cloud-Native Application Protection Platform (CNAPP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-native-application-protection-platform-cnapp), [AI Security Solutions Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-solutions), [Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-posture-management-cspm), [Secure Code Review Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/secure-code-review), [Cloud Security Monitoring and Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-security-monitoring-and-analytics), [Cloud Detection and Response (CDR) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-detection-and-response-cdr), [Cloud Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-compliance), [Container Security Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-security-tools), [Cloud Workload Protection Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-workload-protection-platforms), [Container Monitoring Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-monitoring-tools), [Software Composition Analysis Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/software-composition-analysis), [AI Security Posture Management (AI-SPM) Tools Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-security-posture-management-ai-spm-tools)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform | Microsoft Defender for Cloud | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 11.9% | 26.8% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 43.1% | 37.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 44.9% | 36.0% | 

### By Industry

#### CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform

- **Information Technology and Services:** 19.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 9.8%
- **Financial Services:** 8.2%
- **Computer Software:** 5.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.3%
- **Retail:** 2.8%
- **Insurance:** 2.8%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 2.6%
- **Security and Investigations:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 38.8%

#### Microsoft Defender for Cloud

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.6%
- **Computer Software:** 11.6%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 11.3%
- **Education Management:** 5.6%
- **Financial Services:** 4.0%
- **Accounting:** 3.1%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.1%
- **Consulting:** 2.8%
- **Banking:** 2.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 30.5%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform

- [Cynet](https://www.g2.com/products/cynet/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (258 reviews)
- [SentinelOne Singularity Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sentinelone-singularity-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (206 reviews)
- [ThreatDown](https://www.g2.com/products/threatdown/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1088 reviews)
- [ESET PROTECT](https://www.g2.com/products/eset-protect/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1002 reviews)
- [Sophos Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/sophos-endpoint/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (835 reviews)
- [Trellix Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/trellix-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (327 reviews)
- [Check Point Endpoint Security](https://www.g2.com/products/check-point-endpoint-security/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (284 reviews)
- [Bitdefender GravityZone XDR](https://www.g2.com/products/bitdefender-gravityzone-xdr/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (106 reviews)
- [Microsoft Defender for Endpoint](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-defender-for-endpoint/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (312 reviews)
- [Huntress Managed EDR](https://www.g2.com/products/huntress-managed-edr/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (889 reviews)

### Alternatives to Microsoft Defender for Cloud

- [Wiz](https://www.g2.com/products/wiz-wiz/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (826 reviews)
- [Orca Security](https://www.g2.com/products/orca-security/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (305 reviews)
- [Cortex Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/cortex-cloud/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (127 reviews)
- [FortiCNAPP](https://www.g2.com/products/forticnapp/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (386 reviews)
- [CrowdStrike Falcon Cloud Security](https://www.g2.com/products/crowdstrike-falcon-cloud-security/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (145 reviews)
- [Sysdig Secure](https://www.g2.com/products/sysdig-sysdig-secure/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (111 reviews)
- [Qualys VMDR](https://www.g2.com/products/qualys-vmdr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (167 reviews)
- [Datadog](https://www.g2.com/products/datadog/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (726 reviews)
- [GitLab](https://www.g2.com/products/gitlab/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (899 reviews)
- [Vanta](https://www.g2.com/products/vanta/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (2668 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### CrowdStrike Falcon Endpoint Protection Platform

- Title: [How to uninstall the CS sensor remotely from any host?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/34508-how-to-uninstall-the-cs-sensor-remotely-from-any-host) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "This can be done via RTR if enabled or via deploying CS's uninstall tool through GPO, or whatever other deployment package manager you are using."
- Title: [How does Falcon prevent work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-falcon-prevent-work) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Falcon's approach to endpoint protection is centered around prevention. It uses a combination of machine learning, behavioral analysis, and threat..."
- Title: [Does CrowdStrike offer MFA?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/does-crowdstrike-offer-mfa) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What is OverWatch in CrowdStrike?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-overwatch-in-crowdstrike) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "CrowdStrike Overwatch is a managed threat hunting service that provides proactive threat hunting and detection capabilities to organizations. Overwatch is a..."
- Title: [How do people see Firewall logs in  Crowdstrike . Is it Possible to view Firewall logs or requires a separated application to pull those into CS console.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/41319-how-do-people-see-firewall-logs-in-crowdstrike-is-it-possible-to-view-firewall-logs-or-requires-a-separated-application-to-pull-those-into-cs-console) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "You can see firewall changes and rule modifications under the event_SimpleNames "FirewallChangeOption" and "FirewallSetRule". CrowdStrike's Firewall license..."

### Microsoft Defender for Cloud

- Title: [What is Microsoft Defender for Cloud used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-microsoft-defender-for-cloud-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Microsoft Defender for Cloud is a multicloud security solution. It provides native CSPM capabilities for Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud environments and..."
- Title: [What are the three security services provided by Windows Azure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-three-security-services-provided-by-windows-azure) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It provides azure firewall, Microsoft sentinel, prevents DDOS Attack, defender for cloud "
- Title: [What is Azure security management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-azure-security-management) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Defender "
- Title: [Is Azure security Center a SIEM?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-azure-security-center-a-siem) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Azure Security Center (ASC) is a cloud-native security management platform that provides unified security management and threat protection across hybrid..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/crowdstrike-falcon-endpoint-protection-platform-vs-microsoft-defender-for-cloud)